ASM Advanced Game Design

Erik Brown, erik.brown@asmprograms.org


Summer 2025 Program

Program meetings:
June 18, June 23–August 1
Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Location:
The Lutz Center
3435 N. Cicero Ave.

 


Payment

$16.60/hour (before taxes)

Pay dates:

Teens are paid for the hours that they attend program and work.
There is no strict absence limit as it is with the school term programs, but excessive absences (especially in the early weeks) can be grounds for dismissal.

If you are going to be absent, please email me to let me know!

 

Your Teen Application Dashboard will tell you if you are ready to be paid. Teen Dashboard Overview

Wisely Card info

Stipend questions?
312-768-5199, or teenstipends@afterschoolmatters.org


Interested in direct deposit?

  1. Take a picture of your Bank Direct Deposit Form and store it in your phone's camera roll.
  2. Fill out a Direct Deposit Form. Follow the instructions, and be prepared to provide your DOB and SS#.


Direct deposit—instruction video

 


Ambassadors

Angelique and Ashton
Teen Ambassador talking points

 

ASM Program Info

Teen Participant Manual

Summer 2025 Quick Tips

 


Wi-Fi

Connect to "ASM Programs"
Password:  Programs3435

 


Assistance

Mental health emergency, right now:  911
Mental health crisis, right now:  CARES hotline, 1-800-345-9049

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; dial or chat 988

Free Individual therapy support through Adler Community Health Services
Also: achsdtwo@adler.edu — ACHS email for teens


NAMI Illinois—Mental health resources

Mental Health Resources for Adolescents and Young Adults

Directory of Help, Resources and Continuing Education

 


Tech troubles

Teen Dashboard & Application Questions: applications@afterschoolmatters.org

Teen ASM Google Email Challenges/Questions: supportteens@asmprograms.org

 



MHA Lab Skills
 



Image software


Construct 3

 

Audio tools

 

3D software

* (requires download)


Twine